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Dog Vaccinations
We recommend examinations and vaccines be given annually to maintain the highest quality of life for your dog. Below you will find a list and description of the recommended vaccines:
Rabies- *Required vaccine for any dog that is 16 weeks of age or older. Rabies is caused by a virus that attacks the brain. It is prevalent in wildlife such as raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats.
Distemper- Distemper is a highly contagious, often fatal disease. It is especially dangerous to puppies.
Hepatitis- Hepatitis is an infectious viral disease of the liver.
Leptospirosis- Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that causes kidney disease. It is transmitted by rodents.
Parainfluenza- Parainfluenza is an upper respiratory infection that causes “Kennel Cough”. Healthy adult dogs usually recover from it. Puppies and older dogs are at greater risk of serious complications.
Parvovirus- Parvo is an often fatal viral disease of the intestinal tract.
Corona Virus- Corona Virus is a very contagious disease of the intestinal tract.The above vaccines are usually given as a mixture so that your dog does not have to receive so many injections. The mixture is called DA2LPP-C, which vaccinates for Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, and Corona Virus.
Additional recommended, but optional vaccines:
Bordetella- Bordetella is a bacterial infection often present when a dog has Kennel Cough.
Lyme Disease- Lyme Disease is a complex disease that affects the immune system. This disease is transmitted by ticks. Lyme Disease affects wild and domestic animals as well as humans.
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Cat Vaccinations
We recommend examinations and vaccines be given annually to maintain the highest quality of life for your dog. Below you will find a list and description of the recommended vaccines:
Rabies- *Required vaccine for any cat that is 16 weeks of age or older. Rabies is caused by a virus that attacks the brain. It is prevalent in wildlife such as raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats.
Panleukopenia- Panleukopenia, also called feline distemper, is a highly contagious, often fatal disease, especially dangerous to kittens. Symptoms include loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, high fever and depression.
Rhinotracheitis- Rhinotracheitis is like the common cold in people, but it can cause serious problems for kittens and older cats. It causes sneezing, fever, loss of appetite, inflammation around the eyes and ulcers in the mouth.
Calici Virus Infection- Calici Virus Infection can cause sneezing, fever, loss of appetite, inflammation around the eyes and ulcers in the mouth. Healthy adult cats usually recover from it. Kittens and older cats are at greater risk of serious complications.
Pneumonitis- Pneumonitis in cats is caused by Chlamydia psittaci. Symptoms are similar to those of calici virus infectection and rhinotracheitis.
The above vaccines are usually given as a mixture so that your cat does not have to receive so many injections. The mixture is called RCP-C, which vaccinates for Rhinotracheitis, Calici Virus Infection, Panleukopenia, and Pneumonitis.
Additional vaccines that are highly recommended if your cat goes outdoors:
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)- FIP is a viral infection that is progressive and fatal. It is a serious problem in many catteries and multi-cat households.
Feline Leukemia (FeLV)- FeLV is caused by the Feline Leukemia Virus. FeLV is one of the most common causes of illness and death in cats. It is a cancer-causing virus that can suppress the cat’s ability to fight infectious. Kittens can be born with this virus. Cats can have the Leukemia Virus for years before showing symptoms. The doctor may recommend that your pet be tested for FeLV prior to receiving a FeLV vaccination.
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